Polwarth Medal recipients announced
TORQUAY "Rubbish Ranger" Dean Walton is the recipient of this year's Polwarth Medal, awarded at a community gathering last month to honour volunteers from...
Lions Clubs proposed for growth area
AT LEAST two new Lions Clubs are on the cards for the growth area of Armstrong Creek, with the international Lions Club movement issuing...
Nova Park takes off in Mount Duneed
A NEW space-themed playground has rocketed into Mount Duneed. Nova Park in the Armstrong Mt Duneed estate was officially launched last weekend with a family...
Views sought on parklet trial
AN OUTDOOR dining space in Jan Juc being used as a trial for a potential shire-wide rollout is ending this weekend, and the Surf...
Blue Gum’s visit to bring services to you
SERVICES Australia is bringing its Mobile Services Centre (MSC) "Blue Gum" to the Geelong region from Tuesday, April 9, offering locals easy access to...
Shire adopts new framework to measure economic success
THE Surf Coast Shire has introduced a new model that aims to create a more holistic view of economic success across the municipality. The Measures...
Surfing industry excellence honoured at awards
THIS year's Australian Surf Industry (ASI) Association Honours Night has recognised and celebrated outstanding contributions to the surfing community. The packed event at The Sands...
River’s blue-green algae outbreak clears
THE Barwon River in Geelong has been declared safe again for recreational activities, after tests found a reduction in blue-green algae in water samples. According...
Survey finds Baby Boomers feel happier, healthier than Gen Zs
Baby Boomers consider themselves healthier than younger generations, with Gen Zs and Millennials saying mental health, financial stress and quality of life are affecting...
Applications for shire kinder open soon
TORQUAY parent Courtney Weybury is excited her family has started another chapter with Torquay Kindergarten, after watching her first daughter thrive at the service. The...
REACH seeks green investment interest
DEAKIN University's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from businesses looking to invest in research-led innovation projects...
Shire considers first Fair Access Policy
THE Surf Coast Shire will aim to provide equitable access to all its sporting faciliries through its first Fair Access Policy. Councillors considered a report...
Newborn screening expanded
Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and...
Quarterfinal fields set at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
THE third day of competition at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy witnessed a move to Winkipop again with the world’s...
AFL Barwon makes big change to restructure plan
AFL BARWON will introduce non-mandatory promotion from the Bellarine FNL into the Geelong FNL in the latest shakeup to its Future of Football &...
Lifeblood urgently seeks donors over Easter
Ahead of Easter, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an appeal for blood and plasma donors amid growing demand by hospitals. The need for blood...
More major upsets on Rip Curl Pro’s second day
DAY two of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy has seen another massive day of action. Competition on stop four on the...
City restores ties with G21
THE City of Greater Geelong council has reversed its decision to cut ties with G21 Geelong Region Alliance, and has restored $250,000 of city...
Coeliac disease isn’t just a gut feeling
Coeliac Australia is calling for Australians to rethink coeliac disease by thinking outside the gut, with new research highlighting two-thirds of patients were diagnosed...
Ellie Harrison beats world no. 1 in Bells Beach boilover
LOCAL high school student Ellie Harrison has pulled off a boilover heat win at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach today (Tuesday, March 26)...
Surfing begins at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
THE opening day of competition has been called on at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, stop four on the World...
NDIS committee releases annual report
THE latest report into the implementation and performance of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has highlighted three important themes, not only from the past...
Feedback sought on Charlemont hub design
THE next phase of community consultation has opened for the proposed Horseshoe Bend Community Hub in Charlemont. The City of Greater Geelong has developed a...
Completed stadium passes the test
THE new stand at GMHBA Stadium has passed its first test - hosting the biggest crowd at an AFL game at Kardinia Park since...